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Leben Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Leben" is mainly used as verb meaning "to live", "to be alive" or "life". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Leben"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: leben
- Simple past: lebte
- Participle: gelebt
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Leben
- Plural: die Leben
Meanings of "Leben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To exist, to be alive"
"Leben", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To exist or be alive."
- Translation(s): to live, to be alive
- Synonym(s): existieren
- Antonym(s): sterben
- Related word(s): das Leben, lebendig
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich möchte ein langes und glückliches leben.
- Er lebt in einer kleinen Stadt.
- Wir leben in einer modernen Gesellschaft.
2.) "The state of being alive"
"Leben", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "The state of being alive."
- Translation(s): life, existence
- Synonym(s): das Dasein, die Existenz
- Antonym(s): Tod
- Related word(s): lebendig, das Lebewesen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Leben ist voller Überraschungen.
- Er genießt sein Leben in vollen Zügen.
- Das Leben in der Stadt ist hektisch.
3.) "To inhabit a place"
"Leben", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To inhabit or reside in a place."
- Translation(s): to live, to reside, to dwell
- Synonym(s): wohnen
- Related word(s): die Wohnung, der Wohnort
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie lebt in Berlin.
- Wir haben lange in diesem Haus gelebt.
- Er lebt in einem kleinen Dorf.